2012 Ford Escape Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 234

Driving When you determine the vehicle is back far enough or you hear a solid tone from the reverse sensing system, bring the vehicle to a complete stop and move the gearshift to D (Drive). The message center will now display PULL FORWARD USE CAUTION followed by a chime. When you determine the vehicle is far enough forward or a solid tone from the forward sensing system (if equipped) is heard, bring the vehicle to a complete stop and move the gearshift to R (Reverse). The message center may display BACK UP SLOWLY USE CAUTION followed by a chime. The system may offer subsequent backward and forward maneuvers before proceeding to the finish phase. APA finished When active park assist has completed the automated steering, the message center displays ACTIVE PARK FINISHED followed by a chime. The driver is responsible for assessing and correcting as necessary the final parking position and placing the vehicle in P (Park). The system can also be deactivated at any time by the following: • Pressing the APA control switch • Grabbing the steering wheel • Exceeding a vehicle speed of 18 mph (30 km/h) for 30 seconds during active park searching 234 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)